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LBCI
7 days ago
- Politics
- LBCI
Western diplomats were within metres of Israel strikes in Damascus: Reuters
Western diplomats were passing near Syria's defense ministry in Damascus in an armoured convoy when Israel struck the building with several missiles on Wednesday, according to two people familiar with the matter, including a Syrian eyewitness. No-one in the convoy was injured and it continued on its way, the people said, declining to give further details on the nationalities or number of those involved. Reuters
CBC
7 days ago
- General
- CBC
Eyewitness says ‘flames were raging' in deadly Iraq mall fire
Video, verified by Reuters, shows first responders trying to beat back a raging fire at a newly opened mall in Kut, Iraq. An eyewitness who saw the blaze in the five-storey building praised their efforts but said they lacked resources to fight the deadly fire.
Independent Singapore
13-07-2025
- Independent Singapore
PMD bursts into flames along Woodlands Avenue 3
Photo: LTA FB SINGAPORE: A personal mobility device (PMD) caught fire along Woodlands Avenue 3 on Wednesday night (9 July), at approximately 8:25pm. An eyewitness told Stomp that he was returning home after completing a food delivery when spotted the burning device on the road opposite Marsiling MRT station. 'I spotted the PMD on the road opposite towards Marsiling MRT station engulfed in fire, but the rider wasn't there,' he recounted. Photos and videos shared with Stomp show the PMD tipped over on its side and completely on fire. In one of the videos, a police officer can be seen dousing the fire with a portable extinguisher before firefighters arrived on the scene. They eyewitness said, 'The police arrived, followed by the fire engine. No one was hurt.' SCDF has since confirmed the fire involved a PMD and that it was successfully extinguished by a police officer prior to their arrival. No injuries were reported. PMD-related fires have been a recurring safety concern in Singapore, with authorities regularly reminding owners to use only approved devices and batteries and to charge them responsibly. The cause of this latest fire is under investigation. See also Another PMD catches fire inside Sembawang flat () => { const trigger = if ('IntersectionObserver' in window && trigger) { const observer = new IntersectionObserver((entries, observer) => { => { if ( { lazyLoader(); // You should define lazyLoader() elsewhere or inline here // Run once } }); }, { rootMargin: '800px', threshold: 0.1 }); } else { // Fallback setTimeout(lazyLoader, 3000); } });
The Sun
11-07-2025
- The Sun
Moment two brazen thieves in hazmat suits raid DPD van in broad daylight before escaping in getaway car
TWO brazen thieves were filmed ransacking a DPD delivery van in a quiet suburban street before speeding off in a getaway car in broad daylight. Shocked residents watched the two crooks wearing masks and white boiler suits as they stuffed a sack with parcels after breaking into the van with a crowbar. 3 The pair then made off with the loot in a silver Peugeot hatchback that was waiting for them nearby at around 11am on Wednesday in Finchley, North London. An eyewitness told The Sun that the driver was running up and down the street screaming " They're robbing my van, they're trying to steal my van". The witness said: "I could see two guys in these weird outfits using a crowbar to try and get into the van. "They got into the van and pulled all the parcels onto the pavement. "This is in Finchley Central, it's a suburban street, so all the neighbours were watching. It was crazy. "One of them was rummaging inside the van and the other one had this pathetic little sack and he started holding it open. "I don't know if they were looking for something specific because they didn't seem to take very much. "Then their getaway car arrived, they piled into the back and drove off. "I spoke to the DPD driver and I think they forced him out of the van. I didn't see that but I'm just going from what he said. "He ran to a spare parts garage to get help from the people who work there. Moment DPD driver helplessly watches on as brazen thieves swipe parcels from van in shocking broad daylight robbery "I don't think he was assaulted, he didn't look like he had been hurt but he was obviously very shaken up." The onlooker said that the attack appeared to have been planned. The source said: "The driver said he thought they had been following him. "I didn't see this part but I think what must have happened is that as soon as he parked, they appeared and started to break into the van. "It was clearly planned because they had a getaway car, they had the equipment they needed, they had full on disguises. "They weren't just randomly in the area and they weren't just randomly stealing stuff because they only took what looked like a couple of things. "It seemed like they were looking for something in particular. "It was very stupid, you could see from their disguises that they looked very conspicuous. "It would have been better to wear normal clothes and a mask rather than those strange boiler suits like they were working in a nuclear facility or something. "They weren't very smart about it and I can't imagine that they're going to get away with it." The stunned resident added that witnessing the incident was a sad indication of how bad crime has got in the area. The witness said: "When I first moved here it was very chilled. "There was never any violence or crime really but in the last five years it's really changed. "There's a huge community of addicts that are everywhere and there was a drug-related murder of a really young kid about a year and a half ago. "It just seems there's a lot of crime happening in this area now so this DPD van thing kind of doesn't surprise me because it's become the norm." A Metropolitan Police spokesman said: 'On Wednesday, 9 July at 11:33hrs police were called to Cornwall Avenue, N3 following reports of a theft. 'Officers attended the scene and spoke with a victim who stated that they had parcels stolen from their van. 'Police have launched an investigation into the circumstances. At this early stage, there has been no arrest. 'If you saw, or know anything then please contact police on 101 stating CAD3027/9July. You can also contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 to remain anonymous.' Your rights if your parcels end up missing or damaged – and how to get it sorted By Lana Clements, Assistant Consumer Editor MORE of us shop online these days to get gifts and necessities for Christmas. But missing or damaged parcels can be a real headache. Here are your rights to make sure you aren't left out of pocket if things go wrong . . . IF A PARCEL IS LOST: If the courier loses your order, the retailer is responsible for putting things right. Immediately raise issues with the brand you ordered with, as it will be its responsibility to find your package. If your item never shows, the retailer should issue a refund for your shopping. When a delivery has taken more than 30 days, you can legally cancel the contract and get a refund. Before you order, it's a good idea to read the seller's delivery terms and conditions. Some firms automatically leave items on the porch if you or your neighbours aren't in so outline a safe place if you know you won't be in. You could argue there has been a breach of contract if a package is left on the doorstep without your permission. IF IT'S LATE: Many retailers set deadlines for ordering to get goods in time for Christmas. You are entitled to a full refund if something arrives later than promised. You also have the right to cancel an order within 14 days if you order online or over the phone, and get your money back. This is handy to know if something arrives later than expected. IF BAD WEATHER HITS: Storms, snow or ice can mean cancelled flights and transport delays which can hit delivery times. But the retailer should attempt to arrange an alternative time if the bad weather caused you to miss your slot. IF GOODS ARRIVE DAMAGED: It is the retailer's responsibility to make sure items arrive in good condition. If you contact them about the damage they should either offer to send you a new item or give you a refund.
Daily Mail
11-07-2025
- Climate
- Daily Mail
Climbers cling onto a line as they brave fast-flowing water pouring down a mountain in Malaysia
An eyewitness video has captured the moment climbers had to cling desperately to a line as they descended a hiking trail in Malaysia due to torrential rain. The rush of water was seen flowing down Mount Kinabalu as the hikers were descending early on Thursday (July 10). Click on the above video to watch the heart-stopping scene.
